The Key Cardigan is worked from the top down and its yoke is shaped with raglan increases. The neckline is shaped using short rows. The yoke and the body are worked back and forth on a circular needle, while the sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, plackets are worked along the front edges and along the neck. The cardigan is worked in a two-colored stranded stripe pattern.
Size Guide
The Key Cardigan is designed to have approx. 24 cm [9½ inches] of positive ease for the smaller sizes and then gradually less for the larger sizes. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches]. The measurements for the finished sweater can be found on the front page of the pattern. Measure yourself before beginning your project, to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 95 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size M. A Key Cardigan in size M has a bust circumference of 119 cm [46¾ inches], which in the given example would give you 24 cm [9½ inches] of positive ease.
Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Bust circumference: 106 (110) 114 (119) 124 (128) 133 (141) 146 (155) cm [41¾ (43¼) 45 (46¾) 48¾ (50½) 52¼ (55½) 57½ (61) inches]
Length: 51 (54) 56 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) 68 (70) cm [20 (21¼) 22 (22½) 23¼ (24) 24¾ (25½) 26¾ (27½) inches] (measured mid back excl. neck edge)
Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in colorwork pattern and stockinette stitch on a 4.5 mm [US7] needle
Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40 and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches], 4.5 mm [US7] / 40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 or 40 inches], 3.5 mm [US4] / 60 or 80 cm [24 or 32 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 4.5 mm [US7] (unless using the Magic Loop technique)
Materials: Main color: 400 (450) 450 (500) 500-550 (550) 600 (650) 650 (650-700) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [98 yds]) held together with 75 (100) 100 (100) 100-125 (125) 125 (150) 150 (150) g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds])
Stripe color: 150 (200) 200 (200) 200-250 (250) 250-300 (300) 300 (350) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [98 yds]) held together with 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 (75) g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds])
About materials: The yarn amounts for the stripe color given above correspond to 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) stripes on the body and 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) stripes on the sleeves.
6 buttons (Ø = 18-20 mm)
Difficulty: (4 out of 5)
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Petite Knit Key Cardigan - Knitting Pattern / Kit
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Published Friday, 14 March 20254 out of 5This wool is good quality and a good price, however I found it a bit scratchy so changed to the Double Sunday
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Published Friday, 24 January 20255 out of 5These clover double pointed shorter needles are simply the best! Especially on smaller articles they are the smoothest needles I’ve ever used, expensive but worthwhile.
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Published Thursday, 2 January 20255 out of 5Great nice to knit with
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Published Friday, 20 December 20245 out of 5Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt 8ply is a joy to knit with - I am delighted with the way it is knitting up - perfect for Petite Knits Lulu Slipover - thank you Ribbon Rose
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Published Friday, 20 December 20245 out of 5This is my first time using this yarn and am very pleased with it. I’m using it to crochet a jumper/vest for the winter and am very happy with how it is turning out so far.
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Published Thursday, 19 December 20245 out of 5First time knitting with this wool. Lovely & soft knits up beautifully. Great colour range. As always fast & efficient service. Thank you.
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Published Thursday, 19 December 20245 out of 5A beautiful wool very close to colour as depicted on website. Prompt delivery so a very pleasing purchase
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Published Thursday, 12 December 20245 out of 5Excellent service with prompt delivery.
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Published Thursday, 5 December 20245 out of 5Gorgeous wool to knit with! light and luxurious, used it for my grandaughter in conjunction with the Petite Knit Novice Cardigan Junior - although I made it shorter, a cropped trendy version for 2024 !
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Published Thursday, 28 November 20245 out of 5This is lovely to work with. I used this to knit the Arne and Carlos mystery Christmas stocking knit along.